Jodhpur, May 14 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday unveiled the statue of India's former Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, hailing the veteran leader as a "living testament" to hard work and political purity.

Addressing the gathering, the Defence Minister noted that the ceremony comes ahead of Shekhawat's death anniversary. Emphasising Shekhawat's vision for the nation, the Defence Minister said that, unlike those who seek power for the sake of it, the former Vice President viewed politics as a tool for social transformation.

"Tomorrow marks the death anniversary of Bhairon Singh Shekhawat; I offer him my respectful salutations and heartfelt tribute. His life values and principles remain with us and will continue to gui...